Post by blackcrowheart on Oct 8, 2006 14:55:33 GMT -5
Spicebush
Lindera benzoin
is a native deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded
habit which typically grows 6-12' high. Clusters of
tiny, aromatic, greenish-yellow flowers bloom along
the branches in early spring before the foliage
emerges. Flowers of female plants give way to bright
red drupes (to 1/2" long) which mature in fall and are
attractive to birds. Female plants need a male
pollinator in order to set fruit, however. Drupes are
very attractive, but are largely hidden by the foliage
until the leaves drop. Thick, oblong, light green
leaves (to 5" long) turn an attractive yellow in
autumn. Leaves are aromatic when crushed. The larva
(caterpillar) of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly
feeds on the leaves of this shrub. Lindera is named
for the Swedish botanist, Johann Lindler. It is used
for shrub borders, shade or woodland gardens, moist
areas along streams or ponds, native plant gardens or
naturalized plantings. They are easily grown in
average, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to
part shade. Fall color is best in sunny areas.
Tolerates full shade, but habit becomes more open and
wide-spreading.
Spice Bush
Spice Bush
Scientific Name: Lindera benzoin
Common Name: Spice Bush
Other Common Names: Benjamin, Benjamin Spice Bush,
Common Spicebush, Northern Spicebush, Spice Bush
Plant Type: Perennial
Where To Plant: Full Sun to Partly Shady
Soil Types: Average
Zones (See US Zone map): 5-11
Germination: Easy if sowed in the fall of the year
(for cold stratification) in sandy, moist conditions.
It normally grows on creek banks. Will come up in
spring.
Uses: Medicinal
Notes: American Indians use this plant medicinally.
Settlers used berries as a substitute for all spice.
Sow and order in the Fall or Winter.
Lindera benzoin Used as a spice in certain recipes
by the Puritans/Indians when they could not get other
kinds of spices. Beautiful red berries in the fall.
Birds love the berries. Grows in damp sand soil.
Lindera benzoin
is a native deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded
habit which typically grows 6-12' high. Clusters of
tiny, aromatic, greenish-yellow flowers bloom along
the branches in early spring before the foliage
emerges. Flowers of female plants give way to bright
red drupes (to 1/2" long) which mature in fall and are
attractive to birds. Female plants need a male
pollinator in order to set fruit, however. Drupes are
very attractive, but are largely hidden by the foliage
until the leaves drop. Thick, oblong, light green
leaves (to 5" long) turn an attractive yellow in
autumn. Leaves are aromatic when crushed. The larva
(caterpillar) of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly
feeds on the leaves of this shrub. Lindera is named
for the Swedish botanist, Johann Lindler. It is used
for shrub borders, shade or woodland gardens, moist
areas along streams or ponds, native plant gardens or
naturalized plantings. They are easily grown in
average, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to
part shade. Fall color is best in sunny areas.
Tolerates full shade, but habit becomes more open and
wide-spreading.
Spice Bush
Spice Bush
Scientific Name: Lindera benzoin
Common Name: Spice Bush
Other Common Names: Benjamin, Benjamin Spice Bush,
Common Spicebush, Northern Spicebush, Spice Bush
Plant Type: Perennial
Where To Plant: Full Sun to Partly Shady
Soil Types: Average
Zones (See US Zone map): 5-11
Germination: Easy if sowed in the fall of the year
(for cold stratification) in sandy, moist conditions.
It normally grows on creek banks. Will come up in
spring.
Uses: Medicinal
Notes: American Indians use this plant medicinally.
Settlers used berries as a substitute for all spice.
Sow and order in the Fall or Winter.
Lindera benzoin Used as a spice in certain recipes
by the Puritans/Indians when they could not get other
kinds of spices. Beautiful red berries in the fall.
Birds love the berries. Grows in damp sand soil.